Freedom of Information Request Reference N o: FOI 004163-18

I write in connection with your request for information received by and Norfolk on 12 November 2018 which you sought access to the following information:

1. “Is your force currently collecting digital information from devices belonging to complainants of sexual offences? For reference, “collecting digital information” in this context should be taken to mean and include any form of examination, access, extraction, copying or download of such digital information from digital devices, whether by self-service kiosks (SSKs), other device extraction software, or by external digital forensic examiners.

2. Does your force currently have any digital devices awaiting examination?

3. Does your force seek consent from complainants of sexual offences for the collection and/or disclosure of their personal information from their digital device or a third party organisation such as medical records, counselling records, local authority records or educational records?”

Response to your Request

The response provided below is correct as of 12 November 2018

Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies have considered your request for information and the response is below.

1. Suffolk and Norfolk Constabularies do collect information from devices belonging to complainants of sexual offences.

2. The Constabularies do have devices awaiting examination.

3. The Constabularies do ask for consent.

Should you have any further queries concerning this request, please contact Clair Pack, FOI Decision Maker, quoting the reference number shown above.

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Freedom of Information Decision Maker Information Management Department Suffolk Constabulary Police Headquarters Heath Suffolk IP5 3QS OR Email: [email protected]

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For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner please visit their website at www.ico.org.uk or contact them at the address shown below:

The Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Telephone: 01625 545 700